I have a son-in-law who is very much like Abigail's "Nabal." He has used "Eshet" as a cudgel when she did not measure up to his lofty expectations. Rather than praising and building her up into that "Eshet Chayil", he tore her down in every way. Now that she has escaped to her father and mother, we see her as a strong, wise and talented woman, happy in life before G_d. She is also renewing ties with her once estranged 18 year old daughter.
"Eshet" became a hated passage from her husband's hand. Now, by G_d's mercy, I might turn it to precious cut stone, by which to build a living and noble daughter.
I have a son-in-law who is very much like Abigail's "Nabal." He has used "Eshet" as a cudgel when she did not measure up to his lofty expectations. Rather than praising and building her up into that "Eshet Chayil", he tore her down in every way. Now that she has escaped to her father and mother, we see her as a strong, wise and talented woman, happy in life before G_d. She is also renewing ties with her once estranged 18 year old daughter.
"Eshet" became a hated passage from her husband's hand. Now, by G_d's mercy, I might turn it to precious cut stone, by which to build a living and noble daughter.